Organization

Organization of the Department of Rapid Transit Systems (DORTS)

The Department of Rapid Transit Systems (DORTS) of Taipei City government was established on February 23, 1987 for the specific mission of handling
the planning, design and construction of mass rapid transit systems for the Taipei metropolitan area.

The department is headed by the commissioner, who is assisted by three deputy commissioners, a chief engineer, and a chief secretary. The
organization comprises seven planning, design and engineering divisions, seven administration offices, one systemwide electrical & mechanical project
office, and four district project offices.